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The BA Participates in the Algeria International Book Fair

The BA participates in the 15 th round of the Algeria International Book Fair, held from 27 October to 6 November 2010. The BA collection features its most recent publications in various disciplines, in addition to its award-winning books, such as Bulaq Press and The Fatimide Inscriptions and ...

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Alexandrian Heritage Days

Inspired by the election of Alexandria as the Capital of Arab tourism for the year 2010, several institutions will celebrate the heritage of Alexandria during the “Alexandrian Heritage Days” from 24 to 28 September 2010. Various events are offered to the public to promote the history and the ...

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Serageldin Professor in Collège de France

The President of the Republic of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, issued a decree on 7 September 2010, appointing Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Library of Alexandria, Professor for the International Chair “Knowledge Against Poverty” for 12 months in Collège de France. Serageldin will give an ...

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“Videogeographies” Workshop at the BA

The BA Arts School organizes the “Videogeographies” workshop with Swiss Artist Ursula Biemann from 5 to 7 October 2010. The workshop targets artists, video makers, and anyone working in design, urban design and media. It introduces ideas to blend concepts and video practices into a pattern that ...

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The Ninth IANYS Global Conference at the BA

In partnership with the Innovations in Civic Participation (ICP), the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at the American University in Cairo (AUC), the BA hosts the Ninth Global Conference of the International Association for National Youth Service (IANYS) from 25 to 27 ...

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